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SBCMS 2009-2010 Annual Report to Members

Thank you to all our members for their loyal support in 2009-2010! 

UnitedHealth Group Settlement: File by October 5

As a part of its recent UCR Settlement, UnitedHealth Group has agreed to make a settlement payment of $350 million. 

Meaningful Use of an EHR System: Final Federal Rule

A Summary for Physicians - On July 13, 2010, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule defining "meaningful use" of an electronic health record (EHR) system. 

Bill Protecting Kids' Access to Vaccines Clears Senate Committee

Sacramento - Legislation designed to ensure that all children have access to life-saving immunizations, passed the Senate Health Committee on June 30, 2010 on a bipartisan vote. 

PECOS Update

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will, for the time being, not implement changes that would automatically reject claims based on orders, certifications, and referrals made by providers that have not yet had their applications approved by July 6, 2010. Physicians should still be encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible to avoid future cash flow disruptions. 

The Basics About ACOs - Accountable Care Organizations

An ACO is a collection of physicians who join together to coordinate care, share clinical information and report on quality measures.

Health Care Reform Letter to Speaker Pelosi and Members of the California Congressional Delegation

3/20/2010 - The California Medical Association Board of Trustees has adopted a support position on parts of the health care reform legislation and an oppose position on other provisions. CMA supports expansion of insurance coverage, ending insurance company abuses, and increasing access to Medicare and Medicaid primary care physicians.  CMA opposes the bill that does little to improve overall access to doctors, opposes creation of an unaccountable Independent Medicare Payment Advisory Board (IPAB); and fails to repeal the Medicare SGR payment formula that is slated to cut doctor reimbursements by 40% over the next several years. Read more...   

CMA: Health Care Reform Takes Important Steps to Cover Uninsured But Falls Short of Assuring Access to Doctors

Sacramento (3/20/10) - The California Medical Association (CMA) today announced its support and opposition to different parts of the health care reform legislation before Congress. "This legislation is a mixed bag. It includes important improvements to our health care system but falls short of actually improving access to doctors," said Brennan Cassidy, M.D., President of CMA. Read more...

SBCMS Leaders Meet with Congressional Representatives

In early March a delegation of CMA physicians attended the AMA National Advocacy Conference (NAC) and personnally met with members of Congress or their staff. 

SBCMS Nominating Committee Report

SBCMS Nominations for 2010/2011 Approved

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